Ontario- Lanark County: Christmas in the Valley
November 27-28, 2025
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Pakenham, Almonte, and Perth
This morning, we will depart Carlingwood Mall for our journey to Lanark County. Our first stop will be in the charming town of Pakenham. We will visit the historic Pakenham Bridge, a stone bridge with five arches that crosses the rapids on the Mississippi River and is the only one of its kind in North America. Built by Scottish stone masons at the beginning of the 20th century for horse and carriage use, the bridge was fully restored to its original state in 1984 and is now a treasured local landmark. We will then make our way to St Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Church, one of the most architecturally impressive churches in rural Canada. Built in 1892, the exterior takes inspiration from the 17th century stone churches of southern France and rural Quebec. Its incredibly preserved interior decoration is considered one of only three churches in Canada built in Classic Italianate style. After learning about the history and architecture of the church, we will make a stop at 1840s General Store & Bakery, a bakery dedicated to preserving local recipes passed down over generations. Its gift shop offers an eclectic mix of locally handcrafted items, antiques, and keepsakes that pay homage to the 1800s era. We will also visit local favourite Keeper’s Coffee Bar, a coffee and gift shop selling artisan products produced in Lanark County, before making our way to Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. Voted one of Ottawa’s best winter attractions and often featured in Hallmark Christmas movies, the farm boasts rolling hills and stunning vistas, offers tractor-pulled wagon rides, and is home to a beautiful timber frame shop selling a variety of Christmas and winter products.
After our time at the farm, we will make our way to the lovely town of Almonte. We will explore Mill Street’s unique boutiques and historic architecture as well as the town’s Hallmark Christmas movie shooting locations before breaking for free time for lunch ($) and Christmas shopping. We will then visit Almonte’s Old Town Hall before a tour to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, where we will learn about the textile history of the region, visit the exhibitions, and receive a spinning and weaving demonstration.
After an enjoyable day, we will make our way to Perth and check in to The Best Western Perth Parkside Inn overlooking Stewart Park. Enjoy your included dinner before relaxing in the peace and quiet of your hotel room. (D)
Day 2
Perth, Smith’s Falls, and Carleton Place
After breakfast and check out at the hotel, we will begin our day with a walking tour of Perth. Voted the prettiest town in Ontario, we will explore many local attractions that make Perth special such as Perth Pies Co, Crystal Palace, Mammoth Cheese and the Perth Library. After free time for Christmas shopping, we will continue on to the Perth Brewery, where you can sample one of their many renowned craft beers.
From Perth we will head to Smith’s Falls, where we will visit Gemmell’s Garden Centre, a destination garden centre and greenhouse, to explore their seasonal botanical offerings. We will then make a stop at Hendry’s Christmas Tree Farm where you will have the opportunity to explore the farm and their indulge in their baked goods, homemade jellies, and Christmas products.
Our next stop will be Carleton Place, where we will break for free time for lunch ($) and shopping in the historic town centre. We will then visit the Carleton Place Gallery, a fine art exhibition space featuring work by local and Ottawa-area artists, before heading to the Wool Administration Warehouse– a renowned wool processing facility. Constructed in 1890 of local limestone, this building contained the roundhouse and engine repair shops for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) until 1939. In 1940, the building was purchased by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers. Wool arrives here from across the country and is graded before being shipped out in compact bales. It also houses a lovely shop with a variety of wool, alpaca, bamboo, and cotton products.
After our time in Carleton Place, we will head back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive back at Carlingwood Mall in the early evening. (B)
Itinerary and hotel subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hotel Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa or similar
Hotel Address
82 Peter StPerth, Ontario
K7H 1S2
(613) 326-0082
Ontario- Lanark County: Discovering Your Backyard- An Historical Tour
October 27-28, 2026
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Almonte, Perth
This morning, we will depart the Carlingwood Shopping Centre on our journey to Lanark County. Our adventure begins with a visit to the charming town of Almonte in Mississippi Mills. Your Travac Tours Director will bring you to Equator Coffee, the award-winning Hummingbird Chocolate, and the Vodkow Dairy Distillery, where delicious spirits are created from milk sugar. We will then embark on a guided tour of the North Lanark Regional Museum, learning about the Almonte train wreck, the region’s once-thriving textile industry and the workers who helped shape it, as well as the history of Mississippi Mills. We will also explore a variety of regional cultural artifacts from the pioneer era until the present day.
We continue on to Almonte’s picturesque downtown core where you will have a chance to explore Mill Street’s lovely boutiques and historic architecture, as well as view the town’s Hallmark Christmas movie shooting locations. After free time for lunch ($) and to enjoy Almonte’s Riverwalk, we will walk by the Old Town Hall and several monuments integral to Almonte’s history dedicated to the Almonte Train Wreck of 1942; Dr James Naismith, the inventor of basketball; and Dr Robert Tait McKenzie, distinguished sculptor and physician.
After our time in Almonte, will visit Gemmell’s Garden Centre, a destination greenhouse, to explore their seasonal botanical offerings. After an enjoyable day, we will head to our hotel in Perth, The Best Western Perth Parkside Inn overlooking Stewart Park, to check in. Enjoy your included dinner before relaxing in the peace and quiet of your hotel room. (D)
Overnight at the Hotel Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa or similar.
Day 2
Perth, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls
After breakfast and check out at the hotel, we will begin our day with a walking tour of Perth. We first explore Stewart Park, learning about Big Ben’s and Ian Miller’s remarkable achievements and important connection to the town. We will then make our way to Codes Mill on the Park, one of Perth’s most significant landmarks and a designated historic site, to see evidence of the skilled craftsmanship of the early stonemasons of Perth. Afterwards we will continue to the Perth Town Hall, constructed in 1863. We will visit its historic Council Chambers, old courtroom, and original jail cell, learning about the evolution of Perth’s local government and how the town hall has shaped Perth’s civic life for over 160 years. Finally, we will visit Perth Pies Co., Crystal Palace, Mammoth Cheese and the Perth Library. We will also pass The Old Perth Shoe Factory and other historical factories, and learn about Last Duel Park where the last fatal duel in Canada was played out in 1833.
Departing Perth, we will make our way to Carleton Place. Upon arrival in Carleton Place, you will have free time for lunch ($) before we embark on a guided tour of the Carleton Place Town Hall, built in the Richardson Romanesque style of architecture popular in North America in the latter quarter of the nineteenth century. We will continue our walking tour past Moore House, a log cabin formerly owned by one of the first settlers in the area and one of the oldest remaining buildings in Carleton Place. You will then have free time to browse Carleton Place’s local shops and galleries before heading to the Wool Administration Store– a renowned wool processing facility. Constructed in 1890 of local limestone, this building contained the roundhouse and engine repair shops for the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) until 1939. In 1940, the building was purchased by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers. Wool arrives here from across the country and is graded before being shipped out in compact bales. It also houses a lovely shop with a variety of wool, alpaca, bamboo, and cotton products which we will visit.
Our final stop of the day will be at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario in Smiths Falls, where we will have a guided tour of this National Historic Site dedicated to preserving the history of the Canadian railway.
We will then pass by the lock system of the Rideau Canal as we make our way back to Ottawa for 6:30 pm. (B)
Itinerary and hotel subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hotel Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa or similar
Hotel Address
82 Peter StPerth, ON
K7H 1S2
(613) 326-0082
Maritimes- Cape Breton, Halifax & VIA Rail’s The Ocean Train Experience
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton
May 26 – June 1, 2026
September 18 – 24, 2026
October 4 – 10, 2026
Join Travac on our spectacular escape to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton! We begin our adventure by flying into Sydney, Nova Scotia, which will be our home base for experiencing the Cabot Trail and Cape Breton’s dramatic coastline. We will explore this legendary trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic drives, as well as quaint Celtic fishing villages throughout the Cape Breton Highlands. We will then make our way to Halifax, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover the city’s rich maritime heritage, picturesque downtown and waterfront districts, and undeniably warm hospitality. From Halifax we will also explore Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove, showcasing the very best of Nova Scotia’s seaside charm. We will then settle in for a scenic, stress-free return to Ottawa aboard VIA Rail’s The Ocean train.
This week-long adventure includes all transportation (flight to Sydney and return trains to Ottawa), accommodation, tours with local guides by deluxe private motor coach, and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Call us today for more information on this fabulous maritime escape!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Sydney
This morning you will fly from Ottawa to Sydney, Nova Scotia via Montreal. When we arrive in Sydney at approximately 4.00 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in beautiful Baddeck, your home for the next two nights. Check in to your hotel and rest of the evening at leisure. Enjoy a three-course plated welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
Overnight in Baddeck
Day 2
Cabot Trail
Today we will be joined by a local guide for a leisurely drive along the Cabot Trail, often hailed as one of the world’s most scenic drives. The road winds through the Cape Breton Highlands, offering spectacular views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, dense forests, and dramatic cliffs. Along the way, stop at quaint fishing villages, where you can experience the warmth of local hospitality and enjoy freshly caught seafood. This is a full day tour with stops enroute. (B,L)
Overnight in Baddeck
Day 3
Cape Breton to Halifax
This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, we will make our journey from Cape Breton to Halifax. We will start with a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Historic Site. We will continue our drive and make a few stops of interest enroute. We will have a lunch stop, enjoy lunch on your own ($) prior to arriving in downtown Halifax. We check into our hotel late afternoon. Evening is free to explore the Harbor front shops and restaurants. (B)
Overnight in Halifax
Day 4
Halifax, Lunenburg, and Peggy’s Cove
Your day will begin after breakfast with a professionally guided full day tour of Halifax, noting attractions from iconic lighthouses to urban gardens, stunning galleries and museums and a waterfront science center. Continuing the tour, you’ll move on to Mahone Bay, Lunenberg, and Peggy’s Cove. Located on Nova Scotia’s spectacular South Shore, Mahone Bay was recently named one of Canada’s top ten most beautiful towns. Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with its narrow streets and unique architecture – is the home port of the Bluenose II. This graceful ship is a replica of the original fishing boat, enjoy a photo stop. Your final stop before heading back to Halifax will be Peggy’s Cove, famous for its lighthouse, and one of the most iconic images in Eastern Canada. (B)
Overnight in Halifax
Day 5
Free day in Halifax
Today you have a day free on your own in Halifax. Explore Halifax at your own pace, discover their rich culture, local cuisine and spectacular shopping. Your Travac tour director would also offer some optional tours ($), which you can opt to join. (B)
Overnight in Halifax
Day 6
Depart Halifax on VIA’s The Ocean
After a leisurely breakfast we will depart the hotel for the Via Station in Halifax. Where we will embark on an overnight journey on board ‘The Ocean” Via Train to Montreal. We will enjoy lunch and dinner today in the dining car. We highly recommend bringing a carry-on luggage with essentials like medication, electronics etc. for this journey. On the Via train your checked in luggage is kept in a different car that is NOT accessible during the overnight till you disembark the train. (B,L,D)
Overnight on VIA’s “The Ocean” Train
Day 7
Return to Ottawa
Wake up this morning and enjoy your breakfast in the dining car. We should arrive in Montreal around 10:00am. We will need to disembark the train (you will need to pick up your checked luggage). Then we will board the Via train in Montreal around 12noon to make our way to Ottawa (no meals included on the Via Corridor train – Montreal to Ottawa) Food to purchase ($). (B)
Itinerary and hotels subject to change.
Hotel Information
Silver Dart Lodge
Hotel Address
257 Shore RoadBaddeck, NS
B0E 1B0
(902) 295-2340
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Hotel Address
1919 Upper Water StHalifax, NS
B3J 3J5
(902) 421-1700
VIA Rail Ocean Train
Quebec- Gaspé Peninsula
August 12 – 17, 2026
August 31 – September 5, 2026
The fabled Gaspé region of Quebec is a portrait of rugged coastlines, peaceful fishing havens and pleasant valleys. Much of the region hasn’t changed a great deal since it was visited by Jacques Cartier in 1534. Its appeal today is driven by tourists who come for its untouched natural beauty and the romantic charm of its villages and their residents.
Join Travac Tours as we explore this region of maritime Quebec. Your holiday will include visits to fabled Perce Rock, Bonaventure Island and one of the most beautiful gardens in North America, Reford Gardens. This fantastic tour includes 5 nights accommodation, deluxe transportation by private motorcoach, breakfast daily, guided tours including Perce Rock and the services of a Travac Tour Director.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
This morning you will depart the Carlingwood Shopping Centre and make our way through Montreal and follow the south shore of the St. Lawrence River to Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec. A lunch stop will be made enroute. Rivière-du-Loup has a proud history that dates back to 1673. Today, it is a great stopping point for our visit to Gaspé.
Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Hotel – Auberge de la Pointe (or similar)
Day 2
This morning after having breakfast, we will begin our journey into the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula. Our travels will take us through picturesque villages and pleasant maritime scenery. Gaspé itself is a peninsula along the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River. Its name comes from a Mi’kmaq word meaning Land’s End. The actual size of the Gaspé Peninsula is close to that of Belgium, but its population is less than 100,000. Today you will enjoy a visit to the Cascapedia Museum where you will learn about the history and foundation of the salmon fishing culture in the region. Expect to arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon. After you check in to your hotel, you will be free to enjoy the surrounds of the charming seaside village of Percé. (B, L)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
Day 3
Your day will begin with breakfast, followed by a visit to Bonaventure Island by boat (weather permitting). The island is one of the largest and most accessible bird sanctuaries in the world. It was also one of the most important fishing ports of New France in the 17th century. Your day will also include a tour of this part of the Gaspé region. You will have the opportunity to see Percé Rock up close. This rock formation was first named by Samuel de Champlain in 1607. From a distance the rock looks like a ship under sail. It is also one of the world’s largest natural arches and attracts tourists from around the world. After your tour, the remainder of your day will be free. (B)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
Day 4
Today you will enjoy a free day to take in the beauty of the region. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas of ways to fill your day. (B)
Hotel – Riotel Perce (or similar)
Day 5
After breakfast we will leave Percé, and travel through the Gaspé Peninsula following the north shore of the peninsula as we travel to Rimouski. Along the way, we will make a stop at Reford Gardens. Originally a fishing camp, Reford Gardens has been transformed into one of the most beautiful gardens in Canada by the several generations of the Reford family. Today the gardens feature over 3,000 species and varieties of plants, all living in a picturesque setting that is assisted by an unusual area microclimate. The magic of these gardens will certainly be a highlight of our holiday. In the late afternoon, we arrive at our hotel for the evening. (B, L)
Hotel – Hotel Rimouski (or similar)
Day 6
We will begin our journey home after breakfast. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in the evening. (B)
Itinerary subject to change.
Hotel Information
Auberge de la Pointe, or similar
Hotel Address
10 Cartier BlvdRiviere-du-Loup, QC
G5R 3Y7
(418) 862-3514
Riotel Perce, or similar (August 21 departure)
Hotel Address
261 Rte. 132Percé, QC
G0C 2L0
(418) 782-2166
The Hotel Rimouski, or similar
Hotel Address
225 Boulevard Rene Lepage EstRimouski, QC
G5L 0B4
(418) 725-5000
Maritimes- Cape Breton Celtic Colours- 5 days
Cabot Trail, Cape Breton
October 11-15, 2026
For our 7 day tour, please click here.
Join Travac for a fantastic fall getaway to Cape Breton for the Celtic Colours International Festival! Set against a backdrop of brilliant autumn colours, this festival welcomes musicians from Celtic regions around the world including Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany, as well as artists from Cape Breton’s vibrant communities.
A unique celebration of Cape Breton living traditional culture, you’ll have the opportunity to take in a variety of world-class concerts and community cultural events across Cape Breton Island while also visiting Halifax and the South Shore.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Halifax
This morning, depart from Ottawa on a direct flight to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Baddeck, the start and end point of the famous Cabot Trail—a favorite destination for travelers. Scheduled washroom and lunch stops will be made en route. Expected arrival is early evening.
A welcome dinner is included tonight. (D)
Hotel Stay for the next 4 nights – Inverary Resort or similar
Day 2
Cabot Trail
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day tour of the Cabot Trail, accompanied by a local guide. Widely regarded as one of the most scenic drives in the world, the route winds through the Cape Breton Highlands, offering views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, forested landscapes, and coastal cliffs. Several stops will be made at scenic lookouts and in small fishing communities. Lunch is included during the tour. Return to the hotel for dinner. Later, enjoy a Celtic Colours International Festival performance (details to follow). (B, L, D)
Day 3
Baddeck
Begin the day with a relaxing breakfast before enjoying a day at leisure. Your Travac Tours Director will offer suggestions for the day. This evening, dine at the hotel. Tonight, attend another Celtic Colours International Festival performance (details to follow).
Optional – Fortress of Louisbourg ($): A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, the largest reconstructed 18th century fortified town in North America.
(B, D)
Day 4
Baddeck
Start the day with a leisurely morning before departing for a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Explore full-scale replicas, exhibits, and artifacts that showcase Bell’s groundbreaking inventions and wide-ranging interests. A shuttle bus is available, allowing you to explore at your own pace. On your last evening in Baddeck, dinner will be served at the hotel. To conclude the day, attend your final Celtic Colours International Festival performance (details to follow).
(B, D)
Day 5
Return to Ottawa
Enjoy your breakfast before checking out and transferring to Sydney to explore prior to your evening flight back to Ottawa from Sydney Airport. Expected arrival in Ottawa is late evening. (B)
Performance details for the Celtic Colours International Festival, including artist lineup, time, and venue, are subject to change.
Itinerary and flight schedules are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Inverary Resort or similar
Hotel Address
368 Shore Rd.Baddeck, NS
B0E 1B0
1-800-565-5660
Ontario- Pelee Island, Windsor, and Niagara Getaway- June departure
June 14-18, 2026
A passage to Pelee Island and Windsor, combined with a stop in Niagara Falls, is an excellent getaway. The climate of the Lake Erie Islands Archipelago boasts the highest heat units in the country and the longest frost-free season in Ontario. This helps make the flora and fauna of Pelee Island rather unique.
There are many facets to Travac’s marvellous getaway. You’ll enjoy a Rum Runners tour that lets you understand the nefarious lifestyle of Windsor during the 1920’s. During your adventure, you’ll experience Pelee Island through the eyes of a local professional guide, visit a local winery with a tasting. You’ll also stop at Willistead Manor House, once the residence of Edward Walker, the second son of Hiram Walker, one of the principal icons of the spirits industry during its formative years.
Your holiday includes roundtrip transportation on a deluxe chartered coach, 4 nights’ accommodation, 2 lunches, a full sightseeing program, and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Early booking is your best guarantee of obtaining space on this fabulous getaway.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Leamington
Early this morning, you will depart Carlingwood Mall for Leamington by private motor coach. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel. The remainder of the evening is free to explore your surroundings.
Overnight – Quality Inn Leamington (or similar)
Day 2
Pelee Island Adventure
After your breakfast at the hotel, we will make our way to Pelee Island by ferry. As your journey begins to Pelee Island, the ferry slowly leaves the mainland and drifts into the horizon on the warm waters of Lake Erie. During this 90-minute crossing, take this time to relax and chat with your travelling companions on the ferry’s open air upper deck.
Pelee Island’s magical charm has been coined the Canadian Caribbean. With summer temperatures that mimic the famed Bordeaux region of France, Pelee Island is a winemaker’s paradise, though you needn’t love wine to love your time on the island. Sand beaches dot the shoreline, and trails criss-cross the island, while rare species of birds soar over it all.
Our local guide will meet us on arrival at Pelee Island Winery. We will have time to see the island and then enjoy both a tasting and a tour of the facility. Lunch is also included at the facility. Your day visit will be spent exploring the island under the guidance of a local tour professional. Once we have arrived back on the mainland, we will make our way to Windsor. Your evening will be free. (B, L)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Day 3
The Rum Runners Tour
This morning after your included breakfast you will be met by “The Rum Runners Tour” acting troupe. The group will take you on a journey through prohibition of the 1920s and 30s in Windsor. This tour includes visits to MacKenzie Hall and Bedford United Church, after your lunch and Rum Runner’s show you’ll be off to Willistead Manor House for a visit. Your evening will again be free. (B, L)
Overnight – Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Day 4
Niagara Falls
This morning after breakfast, you will depart Windsor for your drive to Niagara Falls. Upon arrival, you will have a free day in Niagara to do some exploring and shopping. Your Travac Tour Director will have some optional tours to offer ($). (B)
Overnight – Niagara Falls at the Hilton Fallsview (or similar)
Day 5
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
On this day, after a free morning in Niagara you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. You can expect to arrive back at Carlingwood Mall in the evening. (B)
Itinerary and hotels subject to change.
Hotel Information
Quality Inn Leamington (or similar)
Hotel Address
279 Erie St SLeamington , ON
N8H 3C4
(519) 326-9071
Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront (or similar)
Hotel Address
33 Riverside Dr EWindsor, ON
N9A 2S4
(519) 258-7774
Niagara Falls at the Hilton Fallsview (or similar)
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, ON
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Ontario- Niagara Falls
Join Travac for an exciting 4 day, 3 night adventure to beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario! Your time will be your own to discover the many attractions of Niagara Falls, from its boat tours to botanical gardens. Your Travac Tours Director will be present to offer ample suggestions on what to see and do throughout your stay. Your package includes round-trip transportation by deluxe private motor coach from Ottawa, a guided city tour of Niagara Falls, 3 nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel, and the services of a Travac Tours Director. A perfect summer escape- call the office at 613-728-1934 for more information or to book!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart the Carlingwood Shopping Centre for Niagara Falls. A washroom and lunch stop will be made en route. You will arrive in Niagara Falls in the early evening, ready to explore at your leisure. Your Travac Tours Director will have restaurant suggestions for dinner.
Day 2
Niagara Falls
Your morning will begin with a guided city tour. You will have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure exploring Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake at your own pace. Your Travac Tours Director will have suggestions on activities for the afternoon.
Day 3
Niagara Falls
Enjoy another day of leisure. Your Travac Tours Director offers suggestions between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day.
Optional Shaw Festival Package ($): Private backstage tour and performance – details and price to follow.
Day 4
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
After checking out of the hotel, we will depart for Ottawa. Scheduled stops for washrooms breaks and lunch will be made along the way. Expect to arrive back at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre in the early evening.
Itinerary and hotel are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Ontario- Shaw Festival: September Departures
September 8-11, 2026
September 29 – October 2, 2026
For our June trip, please click here.
Travac Tours is pleased to announce that it will be offering another exceptional program this year at the Shaw Festival.
The first play we will attend is Amadeus. Antonio Salieri is a pious, conscientious man—and the greatest composer in the Austrian Empire. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a young, foolish show-off—and apparently no threat. Except that Salieri can hear what no one else can: this ridiculous boy is perhaps the greatest musical genius ever to have lived. How can God have played such a trick on Salieri? To reward his devotion by rubbing his nose in his own mediocrity? There is only one possible revenge: God’s beloved, Amadeus, must be destroyed. This story of genius and the price it extracts is one of the greatest and most ravishing experiences in theatrical history.
Our second performance is Funny Girl. Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway’s next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have “the look?” This touching comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girlincludes classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, “People” and much more.
Travac’s Shaw Festival Holiday is affordably priced and includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 3 nights’ accommodation, 3 breakfasts, orchestra seating for both plays and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart Carlingwood Shopping Centre for Niagara Falls. Scheduled washroom and lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive in Niagara Falls in early evening.
Hotel for the next 3 nights: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview (or similar)
Day 2
Niagara Falls
Enjoy breakfast before we head to the Shaw Festival Theatre for a private backstage tour. Your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Amadeus is in the evening.
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
(B)
Day 3
Niagara Falls
After breakfast, your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Funny Girl is in the afternoon (September 10 group) or in the evening (October 1 group).
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
(B)
Day 4
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Following breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and begin our journey back to Ottawa, with scheduled washroom and lunch stops en route.
(B)
**Itinerary and hotel are subject to change**
Hotel Information
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Ontario- Shaw Festival: June Departure
June 23-25, 2026
For our September Shaw departures, please click here.
Travac Tours is pleased to announce that it will be offering another exceptional program this year at the Shaw Festival.
We will attend the play Funny Girl. Fanny Brice has everything it takes to be Broadway’s next big thing: the voice, the charm and more than a little chutzpah. But does she have “the look?” This touching comedy explores her unlikely rise to stardom with the Ziegfeld Follies as well as her turbulent love life with gambler Nick Arnstein. One of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girlincludes classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade”, “I’m the Greatest Star”, “People” and much more.
An optional second performance ($) you can attend is a matinee of One for the Pot. Billy Hickory Wood is set to inherit a proper pot of cash. A wealthy businessman has decided to give £10,000 to the family of his former partner, and Billy is the sole living relation. Right? Wrong. Cue the arrival of several, hitherto unknown and identical, Hickory Wood siblings (all played by the same actor) looking to claim what they’re owed. To say that chaos ensues would be an understatement. The team that brought you One Man, Two Guvnors (2024) is reunited for this legendary farce.
Travac’s Shaw Festival Holiday is affordably priced and includes round trip transportation by deluxe chartered coach, 2 nights’ accommodation, 2 breakfasts, orchestra seating for Funny Girl and the services of a Travac Tours Director. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Niagara Falls
This morning you depart Carlingwood Shopping Centre for Niagara Falls. Scheduled washroom and lunch stop will be made enroute. Expect to arrive in Niagara Falls in early evening.
Hotel for the next 2 nights: Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview (or similar
Day 2
Niagara Falls
After breakfast, your Travac Tours Director will advise of the shuttle times between Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake for the day. Your Shaw Festival performance of Funny Girl is in the evening.
A listening device is offered at no additional cost; please request should you require one.
Optional ($): Shaw Festival 1:00pm – Performance of “One for the Pot”.
7:00pm – Performance of Funny Girl.
(B)
Day 3
Niagara Falls to Ottawa
Following breakfast, we’ll check out of the hotel and enjoy a private backstage tour at the Shaw Festival Theatre. Afterward, we begin our journey back to Ottawa, with scheduled washroom and lunch stops en route.
(B)
Itinerary and hotel are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel
Hotel Address
6361 Fallsview BlvdNiagara Falls, Ontario
L2G 3V9
(905) 354-7887
Newfoundland
Grand Tour of Newfoundland
June 16-26, 2026
July 17-27, 2026
August 15-25, 2026
September 11-21, 2026
Travac would like to take you to the most easterly edge of North America……Newfoundland!
This summer join Travac as we travel to the province where the Vikings first landed over 1000 years ago leaving their indelible mark. You’ll have a chance to visit the oldest settlement and the oldest city in North America. At the same time you will traverse this vast land with its relatively small population and meet some of its friendly inhabitants. Here you can immerse yourself in the solitude of the provinces wilderness one day and embrace its vibrant culture the next.
Your tour covers over 3300 kilometers of beautiful scenery and will take you from Newfoundland’s vibrant towns to its quaint villages and outports. You will follow stunning coastlines and take in some of the most incredible sky-scapes that you will ever see. You will visit Gros Morne National Park, UNESCO National Historic Site L’Anse aux Meadows, Trinity and Bonavista as well as many quaint and picturesque villages as you head into St. John’s.
Your first step to secure your space on this exciting adventure is to simply call Travac Tours and have one of our helpful agents reserve your spot.
When should I go?
Looking to see icebergs? June is your best bet.
July is the best month for whale and puffin sightings!
August and September offer great weather and many festivals.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Today you will depart Ottawa Airport for your flights to Deer Lake. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel near Gros Morne National Park. This world heritage site takes its name from Newfoundland’s second-highest mountain peak.
Overnight in Rocky Harbour – Ocean View Hotel or similar (B)
Day 2
After breakfast we will depart for Gros Morne Park. The Park is famous for its spectacular scenery. Apart from enjoying this incredible landscape by land, you will also venture off on a boat tour within the park on Bonne Bay (weather permitting). This will allow you an entirely different perspective on the millennia-old striking landscapes. It will also allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
Overnight in Rocky Harbour – Ocean View Hotel or similar (B, L)
Day 3
Moving north we will visit the Port au Choix National Historic Site. Here you’ll find the crossroads of 6000 years of human history. The sea’s bounty drew Maritime Archaic Indian, Dorset and Groswater Paleoeskimo, and Recent Indian’s here long before Europeans arrived. Seals on passing ice flows were hunted by the Dorset and used for food, shelter and clothing.
Overnight in St. Anthony’s – Grenfell Heritage Hotel (or similar) (B, L)
Day 4
This morning you will make your way to the UNESCO National Historic Site, L’Anse aux Meadows. It was here in 1960 that a group of archeologists discovered the remains of what was an ancient Norse encampment that would have housed as many as 100 Vikings. While here, you will have a chance to view some of the recovered artifacts. Your guide will also go over how the encampment was discovered. Near the original encampment are several re-created sod and timber buildings depicting how life was lived 1,000 years ago.
In the afternoon, we will take a guided tour of Sir Wilfred Grenfell Mission. The Grenfell Mission provided some of the earliest permanent medical services in Labrador and northern Newfoundland. Before the mission opened its first hospital at Battle Harbour in 1893, almost no healthcare resources existed in the area.
Overnight in St. Anthony’s – Grenfell Heritage Hotel (or similar) (B, D)
Day 5
This morning, we will leave the northern peninsula. There will still be many opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty, and your driver will make stops along our route to allow time for picture-taking.
Overnight in Cow Head (June, July, and September) – Shallow Bay Motel or similar (B)
Overnight in Rocky Harbour (August) – Mountain Range Cottages or similar (B)
Day 6
After breakfast, we will make our way to Gander. Gander is most famous for the role that it has played in Canadian aviation history. This role extends back the 1930’s and was most prominent in World War II when over 10,000 airmen were stationed in Gander. Most of the streets in Gander are named after famous aviators, such as Amelia Earhart, Alcock and Brown, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, Marc Garneau and Chuck Yeager.
Overnight in Gander – Sinbad’s Hotel or similar (B)
Day 7
Today you will make your way to visit Twillingate, one of the most picturesque outports in all of Newfoundland. Located on the northeastern shore of Newfoundland, Twillingate is affectionately known as the ‘Iceberg Capital of the World’. Twillingate was once an active fishing community and is one of the oldest ports on the island.
Overnight in Clarenville – Clarenville Inn or similar (B, L)
Day 8
Your journey today will take you to Bonavista and Trinity. In Bonavista you will have the chance to view the cliffs and enjoy the wonderful coastal scenery. It was here that John Cabot made landfall in 1497. This is also a major center for the fishing industry in Newfoundland. From Bonavista you will continue on to Trinity. Trinity is one of the oldest communities in North America and is a gem of a village.
Overnight in Clarenville – Clarenville Inn or similar (B, L)
Day 9
Today will take you into St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland. A stop at Cape Spear with a tour will be made on route.
After time for lunch (on your own) in St. John’s, we will embark on a 3-hour city tour. The city enjoys a long and vibrant history as the oldest English-founded city in North America. While the city owes a great deal to the fishing industry, it has been transformed into a modern city famed for its nightlife and its rich musical culture.
Evening is free.
Overnight St. John’s – Hilton Garden Inn or similar (B)
Day 10
This morning you will travel down the Avalon Peninsula to the town of Bay Bulls. From here you will make your way to Witless Bay where you will embark on a boat tour and have a chance to view thousands of Atlantic Puffins, Murres and other seabirds that make their home here in the summer (weather permitting).
Tonight, there will be a farewell dinner.
Overnight St. John’s – Hilton Garden Inn or similar (B, D)
Day 11
Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your transfer time to the airport for your return flights back to Ottawa from St. John’s. We are sure that you will have many fond memories of your wonderful Newfoundland experience. (B)
Airline schedules, itinerary, and attractions are subject to change.
Hotel Information
Ocean View Hotel
Hotel Address
Gros Morne National Park, 38-42 Main St SRocky Harbour, NL
A0K 4N0
(709) 200-1650
Grenfell Heritage Hotel & Suites
Hotel Address
1 MacChada DrSt. Anthony, NL
A0K 4S0
+1 888-450-8398
Mountain Range Cottages
Hotel Address
32 Parsons LnRocky Harbour, NL
A0K 4N0
(709) 458-2199
Sinbad’s Hotel or similar
Hotel Address
133 Bennett DrGander, NL
A1V 1X3
Clarenville Inn or similar
Hotel Address
134 Trans Canada Hwy, Clarenville, NL A5A 1Y3Clarenville, NL
A5A 1Y3
(709) 466-7911
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel Address
150 New Gower StSt John's, NL
A1C 0C1